“My counsellor really helped me. The time we had was invaluable. She has helped me to move forwards”

Counselling Self-Referral

If you are 18+ you can self-refer to our counselling services without having to go through your GP first.
We offer subsidised rates of £30 for online/telephone sessions and £40 for in-person sessions.

Fill out our online form below and we will be in touch.

We are not a crisis service - if you think you may act on suicidal feelings or may seriously harm yourself, you need urgent medical help.
Please go to your nearest A&E or call 999. You can visit our Crisis Help page for helplines and out of hours support available 24/7.

 
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What is counselling?

 

If you’re worried about your mental health, and need a space to share your worries, explore difficult or painful experiences, or even just want to try and gain a better understanding of your emotions, all in a non-judgemental and confidential space, then please do reach out to us.

We’re here to support you in your journey to better mental health, in a collaborative manner, offering support to build resilience, confidence, and ultimately, to help build hope, that though it may not always be easy, life can get better. 

 

Counselling can help if you are experiencing:

  • Anxiety issues and Generalised Anxiety Disorder

  • Depression

  • Confidence and Self-Esteem issues

  • Bereavement

  • Pre, Peri and Post-natal depression

  • Anger management issues

  • Phobias

  • Relationship problems (Please note we do not offer couples counselling)

  • Work-related Stress

  • Issues linked to identifying as LGBTQ+

  • A clinically-diagnosed mental health condition such as Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and Personality Disorders.

  • Self-harm

  • Recovery from substance misuse issues

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

  • Eating Disorders

How can I receive counselling?

We offer counselling remotely (via telephone, Zoom or MS Teams) or in-person. Face to face sessions are currently held at:

South East and Central Essex Mind
Nelsons Gate
217a North Road
Southend-on-Sea
Essex SS0 7AF

 
 

Unit 5 - Back 2 Best Injury & Rehab clinic
Britannia Business Park
Comet Way
Southend-on-Sea
Essex SS2 6GE

 
 

North Road Chapel
North Road
Westcliff-on-Sea
Essex
SS0 7AH

 
 

What People Are Saying…

 

“’My counsellor was truly lovely and understanding with the issues that I had going on at the time, and helped me tremendously with everything. I couldn’t thank her enough for all of her work’’.”

— Recent Counselling Service User

 

“‘’My counsellor was attentive, helpful, and above all, had an understanding of my needs. She was aware of how I felt, and where I needed to be. She was very professional throughout - would highly recommend’’.”

— Recent Counselling Service User